This is an authentic vintage German enamel sign for “Bayerische Versicherungsbank Allianz Versicherung Agentur”. (Bavarian Insurance Bank Allianz Insurance Agency).
Vintage ca. 1950s & sourced directly from the region of Saarland, Germany.
The sign is convex with a significant & solid covering of enamel. It’s a solid, heavyweight piece with a few enamel vacancies in 3 of the corners indicative of standard age wear consistent with age. Please review photos carefully.
Sign Features:
- Coat of arms of the Kingdom of Bavaria, which was used on government buildings and official documents.
- The text "1835"refers to the founding year of the Bayerische Versicherungsbank.
- Each corner contains mounting holes
- Color scheme is that of the German state of Bavaria.
Sign Translation:
- Bayerische Versicherungsbank
(Bavarian Insurance Bank)
- Allianz Versicherung Agentur
(Allianz Insurance Agency
Measurements (approximate):
Width: 13"
Height: 17"
Weight: 3 lbs
HISTORY:
Allianz is a major German financial services company with a wide range of insurance and asset management products. The Bayerische Versicherungsbank was eventually acquired by Allianz. The sign is a historical artifact representing the merger and rebranding of these two companies.
